Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts are salty, sweet, crispy and even smoky. Brussels sprouts are roasted with bacon and maple syrup until caramelized and crispy. These are to die for! We really enjoy brussels sprouts in our house. Our kids are starting to like them as well. I do have to say that the bacon and maple syrup helped my 4-year-old enjoy these much more. She loved them! I think helping momma take pictures helped as well, but hey, I'll take it! I love cooking with brussels … [Read more...]
Roasted Broccolini
I love me some roasted broccolini. I love any type of roasted vegetable actually, but this one is my favorite. Broccolini is tossed with olive oil, garlic, red pepper, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and roasted until crispy and tender. It's SO good! I roast vegetables every night. It's usually whatever is on sale at the store, but I often roast broccoli or broccolini because we love it and so do my kiddos. I prefer broccolini...I like the flavor and the stems are not nearly as woodsy … [Read more...]
Turkey Cranberry Sandwich
I have to share this sandwich you. This beauty is inspired from one of my favorite sandwiches back in Iowa. There's a deli there called Palmer's Deli and it is LEGIT. They have a sandwich called The Turnberry and it's seriously...SO good. Since I can't get my beloved Turnberry Sandwich whenever I want anymore, I decided to make my version at home! It's very similar so I can't take credit for coming up with this delicious sandwich, but that's okay with me. I'm just glad I can enjoy it at … [Read more...]
Cranberry Sauce
It's the prettiest addition to the Thanksgiving meal. Cranberry Sauce is a must for Thanksgiving. Do you agree? It adds that subtle tartness and sweetness to a meal that is full of very savory dishes. It's also goooorgeous. Cranberries are the most beautiful color and they get even prettier when they are cooked down. There are two reasons why I love cranberry sauce. One being, it's delicious with the Thanksgiving meal and two, it's the best spread for turkey sandwiches, toast, rolls, etc. … [Read more...]
Pecan Pie Cookie Cups
Ad - This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Crisco®. The opinions and texts are all mine. I think the baking season has started... I know I have the itch. Do you? When November hits, I just want to bake and then bake some more. That's why when Crisco® had an opportunity to create a cookie recipe with their All-Vegetable Shortening for their Bake It Better Challenge, I immediately took it on! We'll get to these adorable Pecan Pie Cookie Cups in a minute, but first … [Read more...]
Apple Dump Cake
In an effort to keep things simple... I made you a dump cake! An Apple Cinnamon one to be exact because, you know, it's Fall. I have only one other dump cake recipe on the blog...it's a Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake which is my grandma's recipe and it's downright amazing. I am thinking we need to add a few more...I'll work on that for you... Now onto this Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake! This recipe could not be ANY easier. There are no bowls and no stirring. You simply chop up some apples and … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Casserole
What's your favorite Thanksgiving side dish? Is it sweet potato casserole? Ok good. Because you're going to love this post then! I have to admit, I haven't been the biggest fan of sweet potato casserole - I just didn't grow up with it. We were the cheesy potato side dish kind of family. BUT, I got married and celebrated Thanksgiving with my husband's side of the family a few times and his Aunt made a mean sweet potato casserole. I asked her for the recipe and it of course was one of the great … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars
And the pumpkin obsession continues... So...I was a little skeptical about these. I made two different batches and liked both for different reasons...so now what, right? Well, I went to my taste testers and they picked which one they liked, and I made it again and OMG, it was better than the first batch. Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars are definitely here to stay!! So I have a confession. I don't think I'm all that great of a taste tester. Wait...not to worry! Which is why I always have my … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Scones
There is nothing that makes me happier than... FALL BAKING. I just can't get enough of all things cinnamon and pumpkin right now. I just went to Costco and bought the largest container of cinnamon I have ever seen. I have no idea how I'm going to go through it all, but I am definitely going to try. You see..where there's pumpkin...there's cinnamon. But there can be cinnamon without pumpkin. Ya feel me? So...Pumpkin Scones! I know, right? I eat more breakfast pastries in the Fall than I … [Read more...]
Blueberry Crumb Pie
I'm a little obsessed with this one. I'm going to be honest with you. I wasn't always a pie person...I would actually pass on pie. I know! It seems a bit ridiculous given that blueberry pie, well any pie for that matter, is SO good. Perhaps it was my youth and my love for Oreo cookies that got in the way. But now... NOW...I'm obsessed. Are you also obsessed? There is no dessert out there that is more comforting than a piece of warm crumbly pie. This blueberry crumb pie is … [Read more...]
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
You need this fancy recipe! Why? Because it's so easy! Oh my gosh I'm in love with this roasted beef tenderloin. It's.so.fancy. but it's really not. I mean...it is, like it looks fancy and tastes fancy, but it's a no fuss recipe. Marinate the meat, sear the meat, then roast the meat in the oven. I can't believe I'm saying this, buuuuuuut I think it's kinda pretty. Right? I don't love photographing meat...it's just not all that photogenic but I think this is really beautiful. Maybe … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cheesecake
You can't be sick of pumpkin yet. Because I have one more pumpkin recipe to share with you! And that's Pumpkin Cheesecake! OMG. I've made this before many many years ago and my friend asked me for the recipe so she could make it for the holidays. But guess what? It fell on the kitchen floor. Yep, the bottom of the springform pan fell out and the cake splatted on a floor with a loud thud. I can so visualize this - Isn't that just horrible? All that work for a cake on the floor! So be … [Read more...]